NASHUA, NH--(Marketwire - March 25, 2008) - Semaphore added an array of access control devices to its T-BOX line of SCADA system products. The access control products are compatible with the T-BOX Lite compact RTU and the T-BOX MS Modular System. The five devices accommodate the most common access control technologies, including digit keypads for passcode entry, a Dallas badge reader, a magnetic card reader, and a proximity reader for key fobs. Semaphore has emulated the device-specific communications protocols to allow simple interfacing using an RS 485 serial port. Used in conjunction with such access control devices, the T-BOX RTU provides functions including alarm management, automation, and data logging.
Using an integral web server, T-BOX can provide information on local conditions via the Internet or an Intranet. T-BOX can also initiate messages to multiple recipients via e-mail, including attached files, and SMS text. T-BOX is the first, IP-based telemetry solution that enables the complete integration of SCADA, control, and communications functionality in one rugged package. It leverages easy-to-use Web technologies and inexpensive public networks for decentralized, monitoring and control systems. T-BOX products offer up to 50% less total installed cost per point versus traditional SCADA/ PLC systems and permit greater organizational access to data through automated reporting and browser software.
Semaphore's T-BOX RTU products are ideal for a broad range of monitoring and control applications in the broadcast, infrastructure management, oil & gas, power, transportation and water treatment and distribution industries.
About Semaphore
Established in 2006, Semaphore was the result of a merger of two CSE Global companies, RTUnet, of Australia, and TechnoTrade SA, of Belgium. For more than 20 years, these companies have provided leading solutions for telemetry, automation, and remote monitoring and have an installed base of more than 70,000 devices. Semaphore is a wholly owned subsidiary of CSE-Global Limited (CSE), a Singapore-based, industrial integration, manufacturing and distribution group with locations in 20 countries. CSE employs more than 1,000 people worldwide, with over 85% representing its design, engineering, and project management capability and experience.
